Sex and Relationships Flashcards
List some examples that St Paul says about love in his letter to the Corinthians:
Even if you can speak all languages of all beings, without love, your speech is no more than a noisy bell.
Even if you have all the knowledge, secrets, and faith needed to move mountains, without love, you are nothing.
Even if you let your body be burnt, without love, this is no good for you.
Love is patient and kind, not jealous, boastful or proud.
Overall, as a summary, what does Paul want us to understand about the Christian aspect of love?
Paul reminds us that all our spiritual gifts are nothing unless they have love, which is the greatest gift of all. These gifts are from God himself, and not for personal gain, but for the benefit of others.
Paul lists many characteristics of authentic/genuine love including: patience, kindness, humility and hopefulness. These attributes are lacking in the quarrelsome community at Corinth, and in the current world we live in. Paul writes that all things in life pass away, but faith, hope and love are enduring – none more so than love.
What is the Christian view of marriage?
St Paul suggests that love should be the reason you marry, and the basis of everything you do in marriage.
What is an arranged marriage?
An arranged marriage is one in which the parents choose who
their son or daughter will marry.
Why is arranged marriage not forced marriage?
The son or daughter makes the ultimate decision as they are free to reject as many potential marriage partners as they wish.
What percentage of marriages are for love and vice versa for arranged marriages?
47% love
53% arranged
What is the Islamic view of marriage?
Muslim weddings are frequently arranged by the parents (depending on the culture, e.g. European, Turkish, African etc.)
Why are many young Muslims not encouraged to mix freely with the opposite sex?
This is to protect them from ‘falling in love’ and the associated
unsuitable relationships, heartache, clouded judgment etc.
What does it say in the Qur’an about marriage, and what does this suggest?
‘God created for you mates that you might find tranquillity in them.’
This suggests that God pre-plans your partner (so when you mess up you will find forgiveness and love from your partner).
What is the Hindu view on marriage?
Most Hindu marriages are arranged
(sometimes when the child is very young), and believe that ‘the couple should grow together and share their joys and sorrows.’
What happens during a Hindu wedding that represents promises that a couple make together?
The bride and groom take 7 steps around a holy fire as each step
represents a promise that the couple make to each other (after the seventh step they legally become husband and wife):
What are the 7 promises of Hindu marriage?
- To be nourished (fed well)
- To grow stronger together
- To preserve their wealth
- To share joys and sorrows
- To take care of children and
parents. - To be together forever
- To remain lifelong friends
Why do Hindu couples take 7 steps around the holy fire?
Of numbers 1-9, 7 is the only number that 360 cannot be
divided into exactly, so it
represents that the couple will
never be divided.
What is the Sikh view on marriage?
Most Sikh marriages are arranged, and the couple is believed to ‘have one soul in two bodies.’
What is the Buddhist view on marriage?
Buddhists see marriage as a choice, so there is no religious element to
the marriage ceremony and no formal teachings on marriage. A marriage is generally seen as successful if the person finds a suitable and understanding spouse.
What is the Jewish view on marriage?
Many Jewish weddings are arranged. Sometimes parents use an official matchmaker who they believe works on God’s behalf to find their son or daughter a husband or wife.
What does it say in Genesis that may affect the way a Jewish person may find a spouse?
‘A man should leave his parents and be united with his wife so that they become one flesh’. Jewish people believe this means that your husband/wife should come first before anyone apart from God.
What is polygamy?
Polygamy is when someone (usually a man) has more than one wife (or husband) at the same time. It is illegal in the UK.
What is a forced marriage?
Where one or both people do not consent to the marriage, or cannot consent to the marriage (i.e.: those with learning disabilities or under-age), and duress is used to enforce the marriage onto the person/couple.
What is duress?
Psychological, sexual, financial, physical and/or emotional pressure.
What does the Qur’an say about forced marriage?
Marry the one you wish to; forced marriage is not accepted under Sha’ria/Islamic Law.
What can you do to make sure that someone isn’t or won’t force you into a marriage?
- Make sure to confirm that the reason that your parents tell you is true.
- Don’t let others influence you.
- Make sure to not self-harm yourself.
How many cases of forced marriage are there officially and unofficially in the UK?
Official - 400
Unofficial/Unreported - Thousands
What things should people look out in others for as signs of “forced marriage”?
A drop in grades, weight loss, self-harm, unexpected absences